Top Christmas in July Events in Ipswich

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Wolston Farmhouse is located at 223 Grindle Road, Wacol. High tea is available any day in July between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. The total cost of high tea and tour: $21.97 – $37.63. You can book here.

Fireside Xmas dinner @ The Cottage Restaurant

If you prefer a mouth-watering dinner of lemon thyme scented turkey, serrano ham, macadamia fig loaf, smoked kipfler potatoes and cranberries, topped off with steamed fruit pudding, wild berry compote and brandy custard, The Cottage Restaurant is offering this Xmas evening menu for groups of 10 or more throughout July at $60 per person.

The Cottage Restaurant, image courtesy thecottagerestaurant.com.au

The original bedrooms have been converted into intimate dining spaces, each with an open fire in this charming historic 1861 building in the heart of Ipswich City, where you and your group can warm up with a port or glass of red wine. You can also dine on the verandah of the beautifully restored old Queenslander.

There will be races suitable for everyone from beginners to serious experienced mountain bikers all weekend at this Giant 3PLUS3 event. Two courses operate over the two days, swapping between Competitors (Racers) and Completer's (Social) on the Saturday and Sunday. Before the main race each day, the kids can have some fun on the tracks with their friends. Both are fun tracks with minimal climbing, making them suitable for all skill levels. Spot prizes will be handed out on the social course and there will be the traditional prize and medal ceremony for professionals.

On the Saturday night, the family can enjoy a Christmas feast and celebration. (BYO wrapped gift to the value of $10-15 if you want to participate in the Secret Santa. There will be prizes for the best Christmas costume (both on and off the track), and Christmas movies for kids and kids at heart.